Police are investigating an "unexplained" death following reports of "disorder" on a Hastings street last night.
Senior Sergeant James Keene said the death at a residential address in the suburb of Raureka is being treated as "unexplained".
"Around 8.50pm, police responded to calls of a disorder on Murdoch Place where a person was found unresponsive. After receiving medical assistance, they died at the scene," he said in a media release.
"The death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries to determine the circumstances are ongoing."
A police scene guard remains in place at the property.
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